The Trip Of My Heart

EPISODE 42 - -> Graduation

On the other hand, Eisuke focuses on online learning at home. He tries to forget and ignore his feelings for Mirai.

***

The wedding invitation has been printed. Hiro handed out the invitation to his friends.

Tonight, Hiro meets Kaito at a cafe. They eat together and talk. Hiro offered 2 invitations to Kaito.

"Thank you for the invitation" said Kaito.

Hiro smiled faintly. "Come with your sister."

Kaito laughed a little. "I don't promise she can come, but your goodwill will be with her."

"OK," said Hiro, sipping his drink.

After a long chat, they finally walked out of the cafe. The two of them arrived at the car park and prepared to leave. However, Hiro accidentally sees something in Kaito's pocket.

"Wait on! What's in your shirt pocket? It seems like I've seen it, but where is it," Hiro recalled.

Kaito turned his head towards his shirt pocket. "Oh, this is my grandfather's handkerchief."

Kaito pulls out the handkerchief, then shows it to Hiro. The redhead guy was surprised to see it.

"I remember now. The handkerchief was similar to Mirai's handkerchief," the inner Mirai recalled.

"Mirai also has a handkerchief similar to you. Is this just a coincidence? or does this have something to do with you? Please tell me the truth!" said Hiro.

Kaito was speechless by Hiro's words. He lowered his head and thought of something. He hesitates to tell Hiro the truth. However, Hiro continued to press and force him.

Hiri suddenly pulled the collar of Kaito's shirt and gripped it firmly. "Don't shut up! Quickly answer me! I know none of this could have been a coincidence. Mirai once told me that in her childhood there was a boy who gave her a handkerchief. Is that boy you? Answer me, Kaito!" hiro insisted.

Kaito took a breath and said something. "alright. I'll tell you the truth. Everything you said was true. There was a boy who gave the handkerchief to Mirai, but the boy was not me, but Eisuke."

"That's impossible. Only you have the same handkerchief as him" Hiro said in disbelief.

"My grandfather gave us 2 similar handkerchiefs, but Eisuke gave his handkerchief to Mirai as a child." Kaito told me the truth.

Hiro frowned and released his grip from Kaito's collar. The redhead guy started to think seriously.

"Did Mirai know about this? Did Mirai know that the person who gave the handkerchief was Eisuke?" Hiro started to worry.

Kaito shook his head. "No. Mirai still doesn't know."

"Mirai should not know about this. If he finds out that the boy is Eisuke, he will definitely leave me," Inner Hiro was anxious.

"Kaito, don't tell Mirai about this. Don't tell him that the boy is Eisuke. I'm begging you!" said Hiro.

"Hmm, you are my friend, while Eisuke is my sister. I'll be fair. I won't tell Mirai unless she herself asks me," Kaito replied wisely.

***

This morning, Mirai and Aiko were studying in the library. Mirai looks gloomy, he muses and recalls his memories with Eisuke in the library.

"Mirai." call Aiko.

"Aiko!" Mirai awoke from her daydream.

"I've seen lately you daydream more. You're not focused on learning, what's up?" ask Aiko.

"I'll soon be married to Hiro" Mirai said softly.

"I know that. Hiro has already given me your wedding invitation. Then, what's the problem?" ask Aiko to know.

"I feel a little unsure. Whether I really want to marry her or not" Mirai replied lethargicly.

"Mirai, you must be sure. You've known Hiro for a long time. He's a good guy and he loves you very much. Hiro is willing to sacrifice anything for you. You two are engaged too. Is that still not enough to make you sure?" Aiko tried to convince Mirai.

Mirai was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly. "You're right. There's no reason for me to feel unsure of him."

"Well, so dong." Aiko smiled.

Mirai replied to Aiko with a smile. They continued studying together in the library until night. Graduation is less than a few months away. Everyone studied hard to welcome their final exams.

***

A few months had passed, and the awaited day had arrived. Today's graduation ceremony will be held in the campus hall building. All the students gathered there.

The graduates lined up to attend the inauguration. Mirai's eyes kept turning around looking around the room of the building. He tries to find Eisuke whom he has not seen for a long time. There were too many people there to make it difficult for him to find Eisuke. Shortly afterwards, the Professor stood on the podium and announced something.

"In this period, the best graduates were achieved by Eisuke Harada. Congratulations to Eisuke Harada. Please step up to the podium."

Instantly, Eisuke came out of the line and climbed onto the podium.

Eisuke stood on the podium and gave a short speech. "First of all I would like to thank the lecturers and professors who have guided me well. Thank you for making me the best graduate on campus. Next strands of thanks also I convey to my extended family, brother, and friends who have supported me so far. Happy graduation to all my friends. May happiness always be with us. Thank you." Thank you."

Everyone greeted him with a loud applause. Eisuke bowed and saluted everyone. After that, he returned to his ranks.

A few hours later, the inauguration ceremony ended. All graduates shake hands with each other. They smile and laugh together. When Mirai shakes hands with her friends, she sees Eisuke being mobbed by girls. The voices of the girls reached his ears.

"Eisuke, congratulations, yes" said a girl.

"Well, I'm so impressed with you. Besides being handsome, you are also smart and talented. How lucky the girl who became your lover," said another girl.

Eisuke smiled at the two girls. "Thank you for the compliment, happy graduation."

"*E*isuke has changed. He became more friendly to others" Mirai said in her heart.

How many minutes later, a beautiful girl came to Eisuke with a gift in her hand.

"Sister Eisuke, happy graduation huh. My name is Hanami, I am a junior student at this college. All this time I have been very fond of you. It's a small gift from me, please accept it" said the girl.

Eisuke reached out and smiled accepting the gift from the girl. "Thank you, Hanami."